Mang-aawit (en. Singer)
maŋ-awit
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who sings.
The singer gave a beautiful and emotional performance.
Ang mang-aawit ay nagbigay ng maganda at emosyonal na pagtatanghal.
A person who sings professionally on stage or in front of an audience.
Many are concerned about this singer because of her voice.
Marami ang nagmamalasakit sa mang-aawit na ito dahil sa kanyang boses.
A person with the ability to sing and is trained for it.
He is a singer with a great voice and technique.
Siya ay isang mang-aawit na may mahusay na boses at teknik.
Etymology
from the word 'awit' meaning song.
Common Phrases and Expressions
national singer
A singer known for his/her songs for the country.
mang-aawit ng bayan
ballad singer
A singer specialized in ballads.
mang-aawit ng mga balada
Related Words
song
A musical composition that usually has lyrics sung.
awit
to sing
The act of singing or delivering a song.
kumanta
Slang Meanings
A person who does not sing but pays attention to music.
Who is that singer? They're amazing!
Sino bang nang-aawit na yan? Ang galing niya!
A person who likes to dance while there is music being sung.
We just became singers while drinking.
Nagmang-aawit na lang kami habang nag-iinuman.
Sometimes used humorously for those who dance like they are singing.
Look at Mark, he's dancing like a singer!
Ayun si Mark, parang mang-aawit na 'yung sayaw!